Apostle
Philip the Apostle of the 70
Philip the Apostle of the 70, one of the 7 Deacons
New Calendar October 11 Old Calendar October 24
Why they are a saint
Holy Apostle Philip of the Seventy, one of the 7 Deacons is not to be confused with Saint Philip one of the Twelve Apostles (November 14). The Orthodox Church commemorates Philip the Apostle of the 70 on October 11.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Philip the Apostle of the 70 as a patron when they bear the name Philip at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 11. As an apostle, he is also asked to pray for missionaries and those who spread the Gospel.
Prayer
O holy Philip the Apostle of the 70, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.